THE BEACON is a 77-year balance leasehold development along CANTONMENT ROAD in District 2 (CBD (Tanjong Pagar, Anson)), part of the RCR segment of Singapore's private residential market. The project comprises 124 units and is TOP 2008.
This profile draws on 18 recorded transactions from URA REALIS to frame the project's character: who actually lives here, who buys here, and where the pricing sits relative to immediate alternatives. For the broader district context, see the Singapore price-heatmap map.
At roughly 18 years from TOP, THE BEACON is in mature-resale territory: a clear track record on capital appreciation, defined renovation and refurbishment cycles, and lease-decay considerations starting to enter the picture (if leasehold).
Within District 2 (CBD (Tanjong Pagar, Anson)), the immediate context for THE BEACON is shaped by the broader URA Master Plan zoning for the area, ongoing or planned infrastructure (MRT extensions, expressway changes, school relocations), and the supply pipeline of nearby launches. See the URA Master Plan 2019 for the precinct-specific land-use overlay before underwriting medium-term capital appreciation.
We track 18 sales and 224 rental transaction records for this property. Explore live charts, price trends, rental yields, and investment analytics on the THE BEACON dashboard.
- Average sale price: $1,797,133 across 18 transactions
- Estimated gross rental yield: 3.4%
- District 2 PSF ranking: Value tier (top 91%)
- 99 yrs lease commencing from 2004 · RCR · D2 · 124 units
About THE BEACON
THE BEACON is a 99 yrs lease commencing from 2004 condominium, located at CANTONMENT ROAD in District 2 (Anson, Tanjong Pagar) (Rest of Central Region), developed by CANTONMENT REALTY PTE LTD, comprising 124 residential units, completed in 2008.
With approximately 77 years remaining on its 99-year lease, the property qualifies for full bank financing and CPF usage.
Unit Mix Distribution
Transaction data breakdown by bedroom type at THE BEACON:
| Type | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 BR | 5 | $1,740 psf | $1,404,600 |
| 3 BR | 9 | $1,551 psf | $1,666,154 |
| 4 BR | 3 | $1,600 psf | $2,376,667 |
| 5+ BR | 1 | $1,396 psf | $3,200,000 |
Sales Market Overview
THE BEACON has recorded 18 sale transactions with an average transaction price of $1,797,133, ranging from $1,320,000 to $3,200,000.
| Year | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4 | $1,447 psf | $1,688,222 | — |
| 2022 | 6 | $1,623 psf | $1,560,083 | ↑ 12.2% |
| 2023 | 4 | $1,589 psf | $2,223,750 | ↓ 2.1% |
| 2024 | 2 | $1,654 psf | $1,610,000 | ↑ 4.1% |
| 2025 | 2 | $1,831 psf | $2,060,000 | ↑ 10.7% |
THE BEACON ranks in the top 91% of condos in District 2 by average PSF.
Compared to the RCR average of $2,047 psf, THE BEACON trades 21.7% below the segment benchmark.
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Rental Market Overview
THE BEACON has recorded 224 rental transactions with monthly rents averaging $5,098/mo.
| Type | Leases | Avg Rent | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 BR | 184 | $4,821/mo | $3,150/mo | $7,500/mo |
| 3 BR | 40 | $6,371/mo | $4,300/mo | $9,000/mo |
| Year | Leases | Avg Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 40 | $4,300/mo |
| 2022 | 51 | $4,743/mo |
| 2023 | 41 | $5,575/mo |
| 2024 | 38 | $5,419/mo |
| 2025 | 37 | $5,435/mo |
| 2026 | 17 | $5,432/mo |
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Investment Analysis
Based on average rents and sale prices, THE BEACON delivers an estimated gross rental yield of 3.4%. This is above the Singapore-wide benchmark of approximately 3%.
Competing Condos in District 2
Side-by-side comparison against the most actively traded condos in District 2 (Anson, Tanjong Pagar):
| Condo | Tenure | Units | Avg PSF | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ONE BERNAM | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2019 | 364 | $2,587 psf | 357 |
| NEWPORT RESIDENCES | Freehold | 487 | $3,128 psf | 189 |
| ICON | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2002 | 646 | $1,791 psf | 143 |
| SKYSUITES@ANSON | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2008 | 360 | $2,230 psf | 96 |
| SKY EVERTON | Freehold | 262 | $2,800 psf | 75 |
Location Map
Map shows THE BEACON (centre marker) with nearby MRT stations and schools. Drag to pan, scroll to zoom.
- THE BEACON
- Prince Edward Road MRT
- Outram Park MRT
- Outram Park MRT
- Outram Park MRT
- Maxwell MRT
- Cantonment Primary School
- Outram Secondary School
- Fairfield Methodist School (Primary)
Nearby MRT Stations
THE BEACON is 510m from Prince Edward Road MRT (Circle Line), with 14 stations within 1.5 km.
| Station | Code | Line | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Edward Road | CC32 | Circle Line | 510m |
| Outram Park | EW16 | East-West Line | 510m |
| Outram Park | NE3 | North-East Line | 510m |
| Outram Park | TE17 | Thomson-East Coast Line | 510m |
| Maxwell | TE18 | Thomson-East Coast Line | 660m |
| Tanjong Pagar | EW15 | East-West Line | 690m |
| Cantonment | CC31 | Circle Line | 820m |
| Shenton Way | TE19 | Thomson-East Coast Line | 840m |
Nearby Schools
There are 3 schools within 2 km of THE BEACON, including 1 within the 1 km priority zone.
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cantonment Primary School | Primary | 770m |
| Outram Secondary School | Secondary | 1.0 km |
| Fairfield Methodist School (Primary) | Primary | 2.0 km |
Adequate lease horizon. Around 77 years of remaining lease keeps CPF eligibility intact and supports standard 30-year loan tenor for most buyer profiles. Within a 5-10 year hold, lease-decay effects are negligible; beyond that, monitor the year-60 threshold for CPF usage caps.
Walking-distance MRT. Prince Edward Road is about 0.51km — within the conventional 10-minute walk threshold most tenants accept. The project benefits from the public-transport premium without the price compression that <500m flagship stations command.
School-belt proximity. Cantonment Primary School sits about 0.77km away, with additional schools clustered nearby. Family households on 24-month tenancies anchor the rental pool, which materially improves vacancy economics for landlord-owners.
Lease-decay clock to monitor. Remaining lease is comfortably above critical CPF thresholds but already in the band where 10-15 year holds materially compress the next buyer's CPF eligibility. Plan exit timing with this in mind rather than assuming open-ended hold optionality.
Thin transaction history. With only 18 recorded sales, comparable-sales analysis is fragile — a single outlier transaction can skew the apparent price level by 5-10%. Triangulate with nearby district comparables rather than rely on within-project averages alone.
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Composite assessment: THE BEACON benefits from MRT proximity but the lease horizon or district position requires careful exit-timing planning. Active management of the hold matters more than passive accumulation. 18 transactions in URA REALIS provide the data foundation for this view.
Suggested holding period for most buyer profiles: 5-8 years with monitored exit windows. Cross-reference per-bedroom net yield against district comparables via the compare-tool, model monthly cash-flow with the mortgage calculator, and confirm your effective BSD+ABSD cost using the stamp-duty calculator before finalising. This profile is informational; not a personal investment recommendation.
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Methodology & Sources
This analysis covers All available years and refreshes as new data becomes available.
Transaction data sourced from URA REALIS.
- Sales data: 18 transactions analysed
- Rental data: 224 lease records analysed
- Gross yield = (avg monthly rent × 12) / avg sale price
Median values used to minimise outlier impact. PSF = price per square foot.
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